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Answers to all your questions about early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. In addition to the common pregnancy signs and symptoms you may also want to read more about physical pregnancy signs.
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Prematurity at birth brings any number of challenges for a newborn baby. Some challenges may not present themselves until years after the child leaves the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A recent study from Sweden indicates a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of those long-term challenges and the earlier a preemie is born, the higher its risk of autism. ... more »

Pyrethroids are a class of pesticide that has become widely used in homes, lawns, and gardens in recent decades because it is considered a safer alternative to more toxic pesticides that are now banned or allowed for limited use only. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates pyrethroids may not be as benign as once expected, though, and a recent study from Cincinnati Children’s Ho ... more »

Over the first few weeks of your pregnancy you notice your partner is experiencingquite a few of the symptoms you're experiencing. This phenomenon iscalled sympathetic pregnancy or Couvade syndrome, but it is real?
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Increased blood and fluid volume, changes in hormone levels, increased
body weight and other changes can wreak havoc on the female body during
pregnancy. One of the more common symptoms of pregnancy is leg cramps.
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A large number of usually educated older couples have an unrealistic expectation of fertility. Among the top reasons for infertility is "egg quality", and the negative effect of a woman's age on fertility cannot be overemphasized.
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The first line of defense against varicose veins during pregnancy is to understand why these veins appear in the first place. While the weight on the legs certainly is a secondary reason, it is the weight of the uterus that plays a primary role in creating varicose veins.
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Trying to conceive and getting pregnant can sometimes be more difficult than expected and many couples want to learn more about how to conceive. How can you improve your chances of getting pregnant? ... more »